Cedar Bog Nature Preserve | Urbana Ohio

Coneflowers, Asters & Goldenrods
2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | OH
Join Terry and Randy Litchfield at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve on Sunday, August 10th at 10:00 AM to learn about Ohio’s fall wildflowers! $5 per person, CBA & OHC members free.

Fireflies
2024-07-06 19:30 - 23:30 | OH
Join Matthew Speights at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve on July 6th from 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM as he presents on the fascinating bugs that are fireflies! After he presentation, we will walk around outside and search for fireflies! $5 per person, CBA & OHC members free.

Moth Night
2024-06-22 21:30 - 22:30 | OH
After Chelsea Gottlieb’s program on June 22nd, Jim McCormac and Jim Lemon will host a moth night! Attendees will walk around the nature center at night and witness the different species of moths that reside at the bog. This is a FREE program! More information can be found on our Facebook page. Donations accepted.

Gardening for Moths
2024-06-22 20:00 - 21:30 | OH
Chelsea Gottfried, co-author of “Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide” will be presenting on her book on Saturday, June 22nd at 8:00 PM at the nature center at Cedar Bog. Copies of the book will be available to purchase as well as book-signing opportunities after the program.

Orchid Walk
2024-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 | OH
Come to Cedar Bog on Saturday, June 8th, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM and enjoy the largest native orchid in North America, the Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid! Here at Cedar Bog, we have these plants by the hundreds. Walk the boardwalk and talk with a Cedar Bog Association volunteer naturalist about our orchid population! $5 per person, CBA and OHC members free.

Large Odonata at Cedar Bog
2024-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | OH
Join volunteer naturalist and longtime volunteer, Jim Lemon, on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 AM, as he explores dragonflies and damselflies of Cedar Bog! Cedar Bog is home to the smallest dragonfly in North America, the elfin skimmer. We also are home to the rare damselfly, the seepage dancer.

Sedges of Ohio
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | OH
Join Andrew Gibson, a Division of Natural Areas and Preserves botanist, on May 18th at 10:00 AM, in a presentation on the sedges of Ohio. This talk will be held inside the nature center and a walk around the boardwalk will be hosted afterwards. $5 per person, OHC & CBA members free.

Earth Day Walk
2024-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | OH
Join Cedar Bog Association’s volunteer naturalists on the boardwalk to experience Cedar Bog around Earth Day! Our walk is on Saturday, April 20th, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. This is a FREE walk! Donations accepted.

Photographing Cedar Bog from the Boardwalk
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join Jim Lemon and Cheryl Erwin on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, as he will be touring the boardwalk and talking about photography at Cedar Bog. Did you ever want to catch a picture of the elusive pileated woodpecker? Or you just can’t seem to get a good picture of one of our rare sedges? He might be able to help guide you! Note: This event is before the Earth Day walk.

The Eclipse
2024-04-08 11:00 - 16:00 | OH
Join us for The Eclipse, an unforgettable event held at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve in Urbana, OH, USA. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the mesmerizing celestial phenomenon of an eclipse. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North and Central America creating a path of totality. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun while it passes between the Sun and Earth. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk and those standing in the path of totality may see the Sun’s outer atmosphere (the corona) if weather permits.
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve lies within the full totality range which means we will have around three minutes of totality. We will have eclipse glasses to use along with a riveting presentation from Patrick Craig. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of The Eclipse at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. Cedar Bog Association will provide eclipse glasses for attendees. Mark your calendars!
Register here: The Eclipse Registration, Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

Native Plants of Cedar Bog
2024-01-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join us to listen to David McPheron, owner of Star Farms Native Plants, talk about native plants of Cedar Bog on January 11th at 10:30 AM. David is a great resource for native gardening. If you are interested, please join us!
Cedar Bog Association and Ohio History Connection members have FREE admission. Nonmembers have a $5 admission to this event.

Fentastic Fundraiser
2023-11-11 17:30 - 20:30 | The Cheetah Lounge, 211 Glenn Avenue, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Our year end Fentastic Fundraiser is fast approaching. This year’s Fentastic will be held on November 11 from 5:30 – 8:30pm. Tickets are $60.00 per person. If you are interested in attending this event, please call us at 937-484-3744 for more details.

Nature Center Closing November 5, 2023
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
The Cedar Bog Nature Center will close for the season starting on November 5th, 2023. It will reopen in March, date TBA.

The boardwalk will still be open from dawn until dusk during the winter season except as stated below.

The ENTIRE preserve will be closed on the following dates:
November 18-19
November 27-December 3
December 16-17
January 6-9, 2024
*The preserve will close at noon the day before and will reopen at noon the day following the closure.

We will have a special day in December where we will open the gift shop for holiday gift shopping. Be sure to stay updated as we have yet to set a date for this!

BOO in the BOG
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
BOO in the BOG will be held Friday and Saturday evenings, October 13 & 14, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Come join us for this family friendly night walk along our jack-o-lantern lit boardwalk. Volunteer guides will lead visitors through the Bog to learning stations where volunteer naturalists will tell you about some of the creatures that can be found at Cedar Bog. You can enjoy not so scary stories from our storyteller around the bonfire and children’s crafts in the Nature Center. Food and beverages will also be available.

Admission is $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Children under six are free. OHC and CBA members are $1.00 off.

This is a very popular event. Reservations are highly recommended. Please call or stop by the Nature Center to reserve your group’s time slot.

Ice Age Exploration Day
2023-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
The Ohio Geological Survey invites young explorers to join geologists for a day of science and hands-on activities. Participants will learn about Ohio during the Ice Age and the evidence glaciers left behind and will have the opportunity to explore Cedar Bog Nature Preserve.
This event is free and open to students in 4th–6th grade. Pre-registration is required and limited to 25 participants. Parents/guardians are expected to remain on site during event. Participants should dress appropriately for this indoor and outdoor event.
Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/g/2eydMsivYN
Organizer info: Molly.hunt@dnr.ohio.gov

Mellow Yellow Walk
2023-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
A self-guided tour on the boardwalk. CBA naturalists will be on the boardwalk to answer questions. Come and enjoy all the yellow foliage.

Ohio Invasive Plants Council Invasive Plants Workshop
2023-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Interested in learning about invasive plants? The Ohio Invasive Plants Council (OIPC) will be hosting a workshop on September 12th, 2023, entitled “Invasive Plants in Your Backyard” about invasive plants, their identification, controls, and alternatives at the Cedar Bog Nature Center. The event will run from 10 AM – 3 PM. The day will include an overview of invasive plants, how to control invasive plants, and alternatives to use in landscaping; restoration efforts at Cedar Bog; land stewardship at the Miami County Park District; lunch, plant specimens, handouts, and a short field trip. Registration is closed but you can still come as a walk-in.
